Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
ANAHEIM – The Thurston Junior Cheer (TJC) team traveled to Anaheim, Calif. in late February to compete in the USA Junior Nationals competition. TJC sent two teams, Traditional Red and Black. Both teams claimed National Championships for their divisions, with…
Creswell boys earn 4th place COOS BAY – The Creswell boys basketball team entered the Class 3A tournament as the 7th-seed, but left as the 4th-best team in the state, winning the consolation bracket to claim the program’s best finish…
The Board of County Commissioners advanced the recovery process for Holiday Farm Fire survivors on March 2 when it voted to accept a $4.1 million grant from Oregon Housing and Community Services for Holiday Farm Fire recovery. The money can…
The Lane Community College Board of Education passed a resolution in support of the Oregon Community College Association’s (OCCA) legislative priorities at its March 1 meeting. The resolution, numbered 678, highlights the critical role that community colleges play in providing…
Looking at the history of car seats, we’ve come a long way since the days of babies riding on their parent’s lap or in those clunky metal chair frames that didn’t do an ounce of good when it came to…
Team Springfield partners jointly signed a statement on Feb. 24 united in the rejection of antisemitism. Team Springfield partners include the City of Springfield, Willamalane Park and Recreation District, Springfield Public Schools, and Springfield Utility Board. The statement reads: “Antisemitic…
In November 2020, Oregonians voted to transform the way our state responds to substance use by passing Measure 110. The measure generated significant controversy by decriminalizing the possession of controlled substances – including methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl. It created a…
SALEM – The Springfield girls 8th grade basketball team traveled to Salem in late February and took home the state championship, playing eight games in three days to secure the title. The eighth game coming with a side benefit of…
LORANE — Last week, a beautiful angel flew home. Kathy Warden held a special place in Jim’s and my hearts. I wrote about her in my column a few weeks ago without naming her. She worked for us at the…